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2,635 ft
Distance
-219 ft
Descent
00:10:06
Avg time
-219 ft
Altitude change
3,056 ft
Altitude min
3,275 ft
Altitude max
3,275 ft
Altitude start
3,058 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-21.3%
Grade max
0.2%
Grade min
2,493 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:10:06
Avg time
Lower Flagpole Details
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Riding AreaSouthwest Ridge
Brian Head, Utah -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
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Trail ExposureHigh Risk
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Dogs AllowedYes
This trail is fun to drop off the Flagpole loop because of the speed. The trail follows along a hump with little buttes in the middle. You can see down both sides of the hump as you rip straight down to Permagrin.
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jul 8, 2026
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Directions to lower-flagpole trailhead
(36.086110, -115.336830)
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Nearby Trails
- Flagpole 0 ft
- Dextrex 23 ft
- Flagpole Cutoff 256 ft
- Morgans Mile 1,952 ft
- Perma Grin 2,589 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Flagpole
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Where is Lower Flagpole located?
Lower Flagpole is located in Southwest Ridge, Brian Head, Utah, United States. It is part of the Southwest Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.08611, -115.33683.
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How hard is Lower Flagpole?
Lower Flagpole is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Flagpole?
The trail has 219 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,056 ft to 3,275 ft.
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How long is Lower Flagpole?
Lower Flagpole is 2,635 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
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